by Rod Pearson
Monday, Apr 08, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Rangers -130, Islanders +110; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Rangers -130, Islanders +110; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Rangers -130, Islanders +110; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Season Record
New York Rangers: 53-21-4 (1st place, Metropolitan Division)
New York Islanders: 35-27-15 (3rd place, Metropolitan Division)
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New York Rangers: 8-2-0 last 10
New York Islanders: 6-4-0 last 10
New York Rangers vs New York Islanders Preview and Analysis
The Rangers are entering this game with 110 points, a 53-21-4 record overall, and they are 25-11-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Montreal Canadiens in their last game, winning that one at home 5-2. Mika Zibanejad led the team in goals scored with 2 while Artemi Panarin, Alexis Lafrenière, and Chris Kreider each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Artemi Panarin led the team in assists with 3 while Mika Zibanejad led the team in shots on net in that game with 7. Igor Shesterkin was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 28 shots with 26 saves and a .928 save percentage. Their offense has scored 272 goals this season averaging 3.5 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 219 goals against them allowing 2.8 goals per game.
The Islanders are entering this game with 85 points, a 35-27-15 record overall, and they are 18-10-10 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Nashville Predators in their last game, winning that one at home 2-0. Noah Dobson and Kyle Palmieri each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Mathew Barzal, Mike Reilly, and Alexander Romanov each led the team in assists with 1 while Bo Horvat led the team in shots on net in that game with 6. Semyon Varlamov was the starting goalie in that game and he recorded the shutout as he allowed 0 goals on 41 shots with 41 saves and a 1.000 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 228 goals this season averaging 3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 251 goals against them allowing 3.3 goals per game.
Rangers vs Islanders Prediction
The current betting odds have the Rangers listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rangers have looked really good in their games this season with their 53-21-4 record overall which has them leading their division in the East right now with one of the best records in the entire NHL. They have looked great on their home ice this year with their 25-11-4 home record and they are also in the race for the Presidents' Trophy this season. Meanwhile, the Islanders have looked good in their games this season with their 35-27-15 record overall which has them in 3rd place of their division in the East right now. They have been surging up the standings lately since they weren't in a playoff spot a few weeks ago, but they still haven't looked great in their road games this year with their 18-10-10 road record. They do need this game more since they haven't clinched their playoff spot while the Rangers already have, but the Rangers still have something to play for in the regular season and won't be looking to slow down now considering how they have been the hotter team coming into this one. The Islanders have won 4 games in a row now but they are still just 6-4-0 in their last 10 games while the Rangers have been really hot lately, going 8-2-0 in their last 10 games, and they also have their own momentum with 3 wins in a row. The Rangers will be pushing to finish with the best record in the NHL and they will also bring their best effort with a chance to hurt their New York rival's playoff chances. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rangers to win this game.
Rangers Islanders Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Tuesday, April 9, 2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Rangers 4 Islanders 1.
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NHL Betting Trends
New York Rangers: 52-25 (+13.6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 70-40 (+16.1 units) on the moneyline after playing a game where 7 or more total goals were scored. 21-12 OVER after playing a game where 7 or more total goals were scored. 13-7 OVER after a blowout win by 3 goals or more.
New York Islanders: 35-42 (-13.2 units) on the moneyline in all games. 30-40 (-21.6 units) on the moneyline after a win by 2 goals or more. 10-2 OVER after 2 or more consecutive unders. 11-5 OVER after 2 straight wins by 2 goals or more.
Key Injuries
New York Rangers: B. Wheeler (RW) out for season - Lower Body. F. Chytil (C) out for season - Upper Body.
New York Islanders: S. Mayfield (D) out for season - Lower Body.
Notable Quotes
“Elite players do that with consistency. His statistics the last seven or eight years are incredible. This year is his best. He's been doing a really good job for a really long time." - Peter Laviolette after his team’s win against the Canadiens in their game on Sunday.
“Some pucks I see, some pucks I didn’t. Couple of times I thought I got lucky. Luck was definitely on my side today, which is good, I’ll take that any day.” - Semyon Varlamov after their win against the Predators in their game on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
New York Rangers
LW Panarin, Artemi
C Trocheck, Vincent
RW Lafrenière, Alexis
LD Lindgren, Ryan
RD Fox, Adam
G Shesterkin, Igor
New York Islanders
LW Cizikas, Casey
C Horvat, Bo
RW Barzal, Mathew
LD Romanov, Alexander
RD Dobson, Noah
G Varlamov, Semyon
Statistical Leaders
New York Rangers
Points: A. Panarin (115)
Goals: A. Panarin (46)
Assists: A. Panarin (69)
GAA: J. Quick (2.56)
New York Islanders
Points: M. Barzal (79)
Goals: B. Horvat (32)
Assists: N. Dobson (58)
GAA: S. Varlamov (2.72)
Coaches:
New York Rangers: Peter Laviolette (1st season)
New York Islanders: Patrick Roy (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
